Fer à Cheval soap factory
66 chemin de Sainte Marthe – 13014 Marseille.
From Monday to Friday
Monday : 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday : 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday : 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday : 10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday : 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday : CLOSED
Sunday : CLOSED
In this authentic building with big stone cauldrons, steam pressure … the saponification is in process.Created since 1856 in the city centre of Marseille, Fer à Cheval is nowadays one of the last soap factory to perpetuate the city’s tradition.Unlike industry giants’ products, the original Marseille soap need special attention… .Our Master soapmakers take care of the soap paste: every bubble, every smell, every sound has a special meaning that they are the only one to understand.
The whole soap factory’s know-how lies on the shoulders of our Master soapmakers who passed down their secrets from generation to generation.
Here, man’s work makes the difference.
From the 19th to the 30th of October, you are welcome to visit our Soap factory. Each day (from monday to friday) participate to one of our 2 sessions tours :
For security reason, wearing masks is mandatory
Free car park
Book your ticket below :
Our summer guided tours start on Wednesday July 1st.
Each day (from monday to friday) participate to one our our 7 session tours except on July 14th (French public holiday).
For security reason, wearing masks is mandatory
Free car park
Book your ticket below :
Our summer guided tours start on Wednesday July 1st.
Each day (from monday to friday) participate to one our our 7 session tours except on July 14th (French public holiday).
For security reason, wearing masks is mandatory
Free car park
Upon reservation
The tour lasts 45 minutes.
Price : 3€ / person
Free car park
Monday, Tuesday, Thrusday or Friday at 10am or 2pm. Group visits are not organised during French holiday season.
Send us en e-mail to boutique@ncdsm.com to book a group reservation. We will contact you in order to confirm the visit.
Fer à Cheval soap factory is 15 min away from Vieux Port and Saint Charles Station, and 5 mn away from A7 exit 35.
If you take the bus, Bus 31 and bus 33 will take you directly to Fer à Cheval. Get off at Saint Marthe La bougie bus stop.
GPS :
N43°19’16.73
E5°23’26.034
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